Al's General Tso Chicken Recipe

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Al's General Tso Chicken
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Ingredients
16
Count
Nutrition
2107
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a pestle and mortar grind the Sichuan pepper and salt together into a fine powder, cover the sliced chicken with the salt and sichuan pepper mixture.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the egg, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
  3. Add the chicken slices, mix to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the wet sauce ingredients, sugar and reserve.
  5. Heat a wok over high heat.
  6. Add oil and heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. In batches, using tongs, remove the chicken slices individually, dust with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and place in the oil.
  8. Deep-fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is browned and crispy.
  9. Remove the chicken with a Chinese strainer and drain well.
  10. Turn off the heat.
  11. Pour off all but 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil from the wok.
  12. Heat the wok over high heat until a little smoke appears from the oil.
  13. Add the chilies and stir for 15 seconds.
  14. Add the garlic and ginger followed by the green onion and stir for 30 seconds.
  15. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  16. Stir the sauce mixture, pour into the wok, stir well, and cook until the chicken slices are completely coated with sauce, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  17. Turn off the heat, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2106.72 Kcal (8820 kJ)
Calories from fat 1857.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 206.42g 318%
Cholesterol 253.08mg 84%
Sodium 1148.04mg 48%
Potassium 829.42mg 18%
Total Carbs 18.54g 6%
Sugars 7.86g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 47.65g 95%
Vitamin C 98.1mg 163%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 388.5 Kcal (1627 kJ)
Calories from fat 342.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.06g 318%
Cholesterol 46.67mg 84%
Sodium 211.71mg 48%
Potassium 152.95mg 18%
Total Carbs 3.42g 6%
Sugars 1.45g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 8%
Protein 8.79g 95%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 163%
Iron 0.7mg 20%
Calcium 8.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 59
    Points
  • 59
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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